Distance MBA in Finance – 5 best Universities in India

Distance education has outgrown its limitation to become one of the chosen channels of higher education among Indians. Distance MBA program is pursued via correspondence where students do the course by being in a remote location i.e. at a distance place from the universities. Working professionals or graduates perusing some other course are the main applicant for this type of courses.

After joining the course, students will be provided with study materials and assignments which they have to submit at a regular interval to the university. Let us look into 5 best universities in India to do distance MBA in finance.

NMIMS – Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

NMIMS provide two years PGDFM distance program to give you insights on financial aspects of a business including understanding of financial environment in the country and their impact on financial decision making. It has distance study and exam centers in Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Pune, Hyderabad and Indor. Students with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline can join the course.

Eligibility: Any graduate

Fee: Rs. 68, 000 (Rs. 34, 000 in first year and Rs.33, 000 in second year)

Duration of the course: 2 years

Registration Time: Between October-January. Late registration is also possible between January-February.

Symbiosis center for distance learning is based out of Pune. Among other distance courses it also offers 2 years post graduate diploma course in business administration with specialization in finance. Any graduate from a recognized university is eligible for the course. You can also do dual specialization in addition to finance. It has learning center across India from where you can take admission assistance and classes on your distance MBA if required.

Eligibility: Any graduate

Total Fee: Rs. 35, 000. Additional Rs.7000 to be paid for dual specialisation

Sikkim Manipal University is based out of Gangtok and has approvals of UGC. It’s a member of Association of Indian Universities. It has authorized centers across India to facilitate the distance MBA admission and examination procedures.

One of the major disadvantages of distance learning program is absence of regular or part time classes which impact on the understanding of the subject and may also distract students of not taking the course properly. If you are looking for a job oriented course then we suggest you to go for a regular MBA course rather going for distance learning.